Boston clam chowder

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Slices of Bacon
½cupMilk
13ouncesClams; minced, drained
½teaspoonSalt
cupPotatoes; peeled/diced
¼teaspoonPepper
cupOnion; chopped
2tablespoonsButter
2tablespoonsFlour
Oyster crackers
1cupCream

Directions

POWER: High .... TURN: No .... TIME: 22 min. per 6 servings Place bacon in a 2 qt casserole dish. Cover and microwave 4 to 5 minutes, or until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble and set aside. Drain clams and add liquid to bacon drippings. Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and microwave on high 9 to 12 minutes or until potatoes soften. Stir flour into half the milk. Add flour mixture and remaining milk, cream, clams, salt and pepper to hot liquid. Cover and microwave 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with butter, oyster crackers and crumbled bacon.